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7.8
Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation Risk: Unauthorized Access
CVE-2026-24289
Summary
A security flaw in the Windows Kernel can be exploited by an authorized user to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data or systems. This could lead to data breaches or malicious activity within a network. Businesses should apply the latest Windows updates to mitigate this risk.
What to do
No fix is available yet. Check with your software vendor for updates.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fix available |
|---|---|---|---|
| microsoft | windows_10_1607 | <= 10.0.14393.8957 | – |
| microsoft | windows_10_1607 | <= 10.0.14393.8957 | – |
| microsoft | windows_10_1809 | <= 10.0.17763.8511 | – |
| microsoft | windows_10_1809 | <= 10.0.17763.8511 | – |
| microsoft | windows_10_21h2 | <= 10.0.19044.7058 | – |
| microsoft | windows_10_21h2 | <= 10.0.19044.7058 | – |
| microsoft | windows_10_21h2 | <= 10.0.19044.7058 | – |
| microsoft | windows_10_22h2 | <= 10.0.19045.7058 | – |
| microsoft | windows_10_22h2 | <= 10.0.19045.7058 | – |
| microsoft | windows_10_22h2 | <= 10.0.19045.7058 | – |
| microsoft | windows_11_23h2 | <= 10.0.22631.6783 | – |
| microsoft | windows_11_23h2 | <= 10.0.22631.6783 | – |
| microsoft | windows_11_24h2 | <= 10.0.26100.7979 | – |
| microsoft | windows_11_24h2 | <= 10.0.26100.7979 | – |
| microsoft | windows_11_25h2 | <= 10.0.26200.7979 | – |
| microsoft | windows_11_25h2 | <= 10.0.26200.7979 | – |
| microsoft | windows_11_26h1 | <= 10.0.28000.1719 | – |
| microsoft | windows_11_26h1 | <= 10.0.28000.1719 | – |
| microsoft | windows_server_2012 | All versions | – |
| microsoft | windows_server_2012 | r2 | – |
| microsoft | windows_server_2016 | <= 10.0.14393.8957 | – |
| microsoft | windows_server_2019 | <= 10.0.17763.8511 | – |
| microsoft | windows_server_2022 | <= 10.0.20348.4830 | – |
| microsoft | windows_server_2022_23h2 | <= 10.0.25398.2207 | – |
| microsoft | windows_server_2025 | <= 10.0.26100.32463 | – |
Original title
Use after free in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Original description
Use after free in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
nvd CVSS3.1
7.8
Vulnerability type
CWE-416
Use After Free
Published: 10 Mar 2026 · Updated: 14 Mar 2026 · First seen: 11 Mar 2026